What social media schedulers can I self-host?
By OpenPost · Reviewed
OpenPost and Postiz both offer self-hosting. OpenPost's default setup uses one container with SQLite and local media; PostgreSQL is also supported. Compare deployment requirements, provider configuration, backup procedures, and the formats you need. Self-hosting gives you control of the service, while social networks still control API access and publishing rules.
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Compare operation before installation
OpenPost embeds its web interface in a Go binary and uses database-backed publishing jobs. Its default self-hosted setup keeps the database and media local. Postiz documents a separate self-hosting path as well as its Hosted service. Read each project's current installation instructions before selecting infrastructure.
You still need provider access
Running the application does not grant permission to publish to a social network. You may need provider applications, OAuth configuration, approved permissions, and publicly accessible media. Check the requirements for each account and format you intend to use.
Own the maintenance plan
Before relying on scheduled posts, make sure you can restore the service after a failure.
- Back up the database, media, and required configuration securely.
- Test a restore on a separate instance before you need it.
- Configure HTTPS and the public application and media URLs.
- Review the upgrade instructions and provider changes.
- Compare software license obligations and infrastructure costs with Hosted pricing.